Trail Running calendar near Bellingham 2025-2026

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

Tackle the classic Simonside Cairns fell race near Rothbury on Sun 14 Dec 2025: 11 miles with 540 m of ascent and counting toward the North East Fell Running Championships. Entry on the day £10 includes soup and a roll; teams welcome.

Challenge yourself in Silent Night, a night fell race to Chapelfell Top above St John’s Chapel. The 6.6 km out and back gains 370 m on rough pathless terrain and demands navigation skills, strict kit and prior fell experience.

Test your winter grit at the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra: a 65 km loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent across seven summits and rugged terrain. Hot feed stations and a finishers drink await.

Join Beyond the Lune Winter Editions for festive trail runs from The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes over rivers, footpaths and fells. Hot drinks, treats and a finisher beer add extra festive cheer.

Challenge Loopy Latrigg in Keswick, a scenic yet demanding 8 km / 5 mile course with 460 m of climb around Latrigg as part of the Kong Winter Series. Expect mud, big views and a lively winter race vibe; pre entry required.

Celebrate the season at Chopwell Woods on 21 December 2025 with festive trail routes for family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile runners through atmospheric woodland. Finishers get medals and mince pies and canicross is welcome.

Don your festive kit and join the Santa & Elf Dash at Cammo Nature Reserve for fun 1K, 5K and 10K trail runs through riverside paths and historic woodland. Medals, hot chocolate and charity collections add seasonal cheer.

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13km Run in Melrose for a festive mixed trail challenge with rolling hills and seasonal spirit. Enjoy a scenic December outing that combines rugged trails and holiday fun for runners of all levels.

Take on Orrest Sun Up in Windermere on Sun 21 Dec 2025, a bracing one mile climb to Orrest Head with stunning Lake District views. Entry on the day from The Phoenix Centre is £5 with donations supporting local community charities.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 December, a festive coastal run across sands and rocks with 2k, 5k and 10k options for all ages. Enjoy scenic views while supporting Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Join the Wansfell fell race in Ambleside on 27 December for a short but steep 4 km challenge climbing 405 m with sweeping Lake District views. Pre entry only, with a lively village atmosphere and great post race buzz.

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Run a scenic yet testing 5.5 mile fell race in Guisborough Woods with 376 m of climb, part of the Dave Parry Lets Run Winter Fell Race Series. Junior races, on the day entry, prizes and refreshments make it a great day for clubs and familie..

Take on the Tour de Humbleton Trail Race, a scenic 5 miles around Humbleton Hill with 800 ft of climbing, starting and finishing at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler. Fully waymarked and marshalled, it is a brisk winter trail challenge for adven..

Join the Booze Run in the Yorkshire Dales: a scenic 9 km fell race with 280 m climb through Arkengarthdale, a checkpoint in Booze and a pub finish at The Red Lion. Expect mince pies, hot drinks and small prizes for top finishers.

Start 2026 with the Wooler Vertical, a 4 mile out and back up Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft of ascent. Fully marked trail from The Cheviot Centre makes this a bold new year challenge.

Start 2026 with the Nine Standards Fell Race on 1 January in the wild North Pennines from Kirkby Stephen. This 12.9 km, 549 m climb course runs on an improved route so enter in advance and bring full kit.

Kick off the year with Captain Cooks Races in Great Ayton, North York Moors, a scenic yet testing 8 km course with 318 m of climb. Open to adults and juniors with pre entry or on the day entry, this lively New Year challenge suits solo runn..

Take part in the Deepdale Dash, a 5 mile trail fundraiser for St Teresa's Hospice in Barnard Castle on 3 January 2026. Enjoy a scenic riverside route through woods and a nature reserve with on course refreshments and a race memento.